North Macedonia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
North Macedonia's primary enrollment was 98.58% in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's primary enrollment stood at 98.58% in 2025, a rise of +2.27pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.58% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 108th globally.
North Macedonia’s primary‑school enrollment rate stands at 98.58 % in 2025, ranking it 108th worldwide, a modest decline from the all‑time peak of 101.58 % recorded in 2000. The downward swing accelerated after the 2008 trough of 91.80 %, after which the rate has gradually recovered but has not returned to its early‑2000s high. Compared with peers occupying adjacent positions in the global ranking, the country’s performance is closely aligned with Norway’s 98.56 % and Ireland’s 98.69 %, suggesting that North Macedonia now operates at a level comparable to high‑income education systems despite its lower per‑capita resources. The 23‑year coverage of the series shows that the post‑trough recovery has been steady, driven by expanded compulsory schooling policies and increased public investment in rural school infrastructure. Continued fiscal support for teacher recruitment and the integration of digital learning tools could sustain the upward trajectory and potentially lift the enrollment rate above the current plateau in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 99.52% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.58% | +2.27pp | #108 |
| 2023 | 96.31% | −1.17pp | #114 |
| 2022 | 97.49% | +4.22pp | #109 |
| 2021 | 93.26% | −0.17pp | #130 |
| 2020 | 93.44% | −0.22pp | #136 |
| 2019 | 93.65% | −1.91pp | #138 |
| 2018 | 95.56% | +0.36pp | #131 |
| 2017 | 95.20% | −1.68pp | #136 |
| 2015 | 96.89% | +0.99pp | #132 |
| 2014 | 95.90% | −1.08pp | #143 |
| 2013 | 96.98% | +4.01pp | #127 |
| 2012 | 92.97% | +0.63pp | #148 |
| 2010 | 92.33% | +0.42pp | #143 |
| 2009 | 91.91% | +0.11pp | #150 |
| 2008 | 91.80% | −5.88pp | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's primary enrollment was 98.58% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's primary enrollment peaked at 101.58% in 2000.
The lowest primary enrollment in North Macedonia was 91.80% in 2008.
North Macedonia ranks 108th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's primary enrollment is projected to reach 98.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of North Macedonia in 2025 was 98.58%. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_primary-enrollment,
title = {North Macedonia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}